A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client who was admitted for a myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock 2 days ago.Which laboratory test result should the nurse expect to find?

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Shock leads to decreased renal perfusion.An elevated BUN accompanies this condition.The creatinine should be normal because no kidney damage occurred.A low BUN signifies overhydration,malnutrition,or liver damage.A low BUN/creatinine ratio indicates fluid volume excess or acute renal tubular acidosis.

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